Powertrain Strategy Planning

Changan UK R&D Centre, based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Senior/Principal Engineer – Hybrid Powertrain Strategy and Simulation.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a world leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Job Purpose

Provide understanding and analysis of hybrid powertrain technologies to inform Changan’s future powertrain strategy

Personal Specification

• An excellent understanding of the physics related to energy conversion and transfer in hybrid powertrains
• Able to rationalise and articulate the benefits and drawbacks of various hybrid systems whilst considering the impact of other influencing factors such as engine technology, driving cycle and market preferences
• Knowledge and understanding of current and future hybrid powertrain technologies – primarily associated with performance and efficiency
• Familiar with powertrain and vehicle development processes including requirements of legislative and other standardised test procedures
• Experience in the simulation of hybrid vehicle performance and efficiency – using an appropriate toolset (e.g. GT SUITE, SimScape, AVL CRUISE)
• Ability to work with colleagues to justify and develop relevant sub-system models to enhance simulation functionality as required
• Knowledge of hybrid powertrain control strategies and simulation thereof
• Certain years of powertrain R&D related experience gained from working in an automotive OEM, consultancy and/or the supplier base

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Refine the existing Changan group hybrid strategy through strategic analysis and simulation to identify and justify the appropriate direction and technologies
• Conduct research into electrified powertrain technologies and report as required to the wider UK and headquarter teams
• Carry out research into governmental regulations and consider their impact on the future powertrain strategy
• Collaborate with Engine, Transmission and Powertrain Control departments to facilitate knowledge sharing, understanding and to drive a coordinated strategy
• Develop, maintain and utilise simulation models as needed to support understanding and sensitivity of technology benefits

Other Features of job

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park.
• Travel may be required depending on project requirements.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.